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The AV controller is network-ready, which means you
can hook it up to your home network with a standard
Ethernet cable and enjoy the music files stored on your
computer or media server. If your network is connected
to the Internet, you can also enjoy Internet radio.
Network Requirements
■ Ethernet Network
The AV controller’s Ethernet port supports 10Base-T.
For best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet net-
work is recommended. Although it’s possible to play
music on a computer that’s connected to the network
wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so wired con-
nections are recommended.
■ Ethernet Router
A router manages the network, routing data and supply-
ing IP addresses. Your router must support the following:
• NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows sev-
eral networked computers to access the Internet simul-
taneously via a single Internet connection. The AV
controller needs Internet access for Internet radio.
• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
DHCP supplies IP addresses to network devices,
allowing them to configure themselves automatically.
• A router with a 100Base-TX switch built-in is recom-
mended.
Some routers have a modem built-in, and some ISPs
require you to use specific routers. Please consult your
ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.
■ CAT5 Ethernet cable
Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type) to
connect the AV controller to your home network.
■ Internet Access (for Internet radio)
To receive Internet radio, your Ethernet network must
have Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection
(e.g., 56K modem, ISDN) will not provide satisfactory
results, so a broadband connection is strongly recom-
mended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). Please
consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.
Notes:
• To receive Internet radio with the AV controller, your
broadband Internet connection must be working and
able to access the Web. Consult your ISP if you have
any problems with your Internet connection.
• The AV controller uses DHCP to configure its network
settings automatically. If you want to configure these
settings manually, see page 121.
• The AV controller does not support PPPoE settings, so
if you have a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you
must use a PPPoE-compatible router.
• Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a
proxy server to use Internet radio. If your computer is
configured to use a proxy server, use the same settings
for the AV controller (see page 121).
To connect the AV controller to your home network, plug
one end of a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable into the AV
controller’s ETHERNET port, and plug the other end
into a LAN port on your router or switch.
The following diagram shows how you can connect the
AV controller to your home network. In this example, it’s
connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port
100Base-TX switch built-in.
About NET
Connecting the AV Controller
Internet radio
Modem
Router
Computer or media server
LAN/Ethernet port
WAN port
LAN port
LAN port